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Audra McDonald stars in Adrienne Kennedy's <em>Ohio State Murders</em>, directed by Kenny Leon, at Broadway's James Earl Jones Theatre.
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Review: Audra McDonald Stars in Ohio State Murders, Adrienne Kennedy's Late Broadway Debut
Kenny Leon directs the first new production at the James Earl Jones Theatre.
Michelle Yeoh will play Madame Morrible in the screen adaptation of <em>Wicked</em>.
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Michelle Yeoh to Play Madame Morrible in Wicked Films
Yeoh joins Jon M. Chu's star-studded screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical.
Noah Galvin stars in the audio rom-com <em>Christmasuzannukkah</em>.
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Noah Galvin Leads Holiday Audio Rom-Com Christmasuzannukkah
Amy Sedaris, Danny Tamberelli, and more are also featured in the December series from Meet Cute.
Patrick Vaill in Rodgers & Hammerstein's <em>Oklahoma!</em> / Mei Mac and Ami Okumura Jones in <em>My Neighbour Totoro</em>
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Oklahoma!, My Neighbour Totoro Lead 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards Nominations
Other productions honored today include the West End transfers of Broadway's My Fair Lady and To Kill a Mockingbird
Brendan Fraser as Charlie in <em>The Whale</em>, alongside screenwriter Samuel D. Hunter
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Interview: Brendan Fraser and Samuel D. Hunter on the Theatrical Roots of The Whale
Hunter adapts his award-winning play for the big screen, with Fraser earning Oscar buzz as the film's leading man.
Ethan Slater will play Boq in the <em>Wicked</em> movies.
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Ethan Slater to Play Boq in Wicked Movie
He joins the previously announced Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
Santino Fontana, seen here at the 2019 Tony Awards, will play "Father Kenny" in the Classic Stage Company revival of <em>A Man of No Importance</em> this weekend.
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Santino Fontana Will Join the Cast of A Man of No Importance Off-Broadway
The Tony winner and Classic Stage Company board member will temporarily step into the role of Father Kenny.
Marchánt Davis and Alex Wyse join the Broadway cast of <em>Good Night, Oscar</em>.
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Good Night, Oscar, Starring Sean Hayes, Announces Full Principal Broadway Casting
Marchánt Davis, Alex Wyse, and more join the new play by Doug Wright.
<em>Bad Cinderella</em> Gets the <em>Real Housewives</em> Treatment in a New Ad
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Bad Cinderella Gets the Real Housewives Treatment in a New Ad
Meet the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical.
Carolee Carmello, Jordan Dobson, and Grace McLean
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Carolee Carmello, Grace McLean, Jordan Dobson Join Bad Cinderella on Broadway
Find out who else will be starring in the new Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.
For Ashley Blanchet, <em>The Sound of Music</em> Is Packing More Nostalgia Than Usual
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For Ashley Blanchet, The Sound of Music Is Packing More Nostalgia Than Usual
Blanchet stars as Maria in the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical at Paper Mill Playhouse.
Luna plays MwE in <em>KPOP</em> on Broadway.
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KPOP to End Broadway Run This Weekend
The short-lived musical opened on November 27.
Parker Posey and Hari Nef join the world premiere of <em>The Seagull/Woodstock, NY</em>.
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Parker Posey, Hari Nef, and More Cast in World Premiere of The Seagull/Woodstock, NY
Thomas Bradshaw will debut his adaptation of Chekhov's classic play with the New Group.
Eric Yang and Amy Kim Waschke star in Lloyd Suh's <em>The Far Country</em>, directed by Eric Ting, at Atlantic Theater Company.
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Review: Chinese Immigrants Do What Is Necessary to Make It to The Far Country
Lloyd Suh's historical play makes its world premiere with the Atlantic Theater Company.
Lea Michele Sings "I'm the Greatest Star" on <em>Late Night With Seth Meyers</em>
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Lea Michele Sings "I'm the Greatest Star" on Late Night With Seth Meyers
Michele performed the Funny Girl showstopper for Meyers's Late Night audience.
A scene from <em>Stomp</em> off-Broadway
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After Nearly 29 Years in the East Village, Stomp Will End Its Off-Broadway Run
The long-runner will have played more than 11,000 performances.
Solea Pfeiffer starred in <em>Evita</em> at New York City Center in 2019.
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Evita to Be Revived by American Repertory Theater
Sammi Cannold will helm the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice rock opera in May 2023.
Stephanie J. Block and Sebastian Arcelus in <em>Into the Woods</em> on Broadway
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Into the Woods Will Tour This Winter With Broadway Cast
Find out of the hit revival is headed to your neck of the wood.
Andy Karl in the Broadway production of <em>Groundhog Day</em>
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Andy Karl to Star in London Groundhog Day Revival This Summer
Karl will return to the role that won him an Olivier Award and a Tony nomination.
Ben Aldridge, Michael Ausiello, and Jim Parsons
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Interview: Michael Ausiello on the Real-Life Romance Behind the New Film Spoiler Alert
Jim Parsons and Ben Aldridge star in the cinematic adaptation of Ausiello's memoir about loving and losing his husband to cancer.
Review: <em>La Race</em> Turns Gentrification Into a New York Dramedy
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Review: La Race Turns Gentrification Into a New York Dramedy
Bleu Beckford-Burrell continues her anthology of plays set in Far Rockaway.
Annie Fang, Cole Doman, Savidu Geevaratne, Hanna Cabell, and Mia Pak star in Julia May Jonas's <em>Your Own Personal Exegesis</em>, directed by Annie Tippe, at LCT3.
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Review: Your Own Personal Exegesis Is a Scandalous Church Tell-All (or Not)
Julia May Jonas makes a thrilling Lincoln Center debut.
Mr. Babygirl, Shane Donohue, Jinkx Monsoon, Chloe Albin, Elby Brosch, BenDeLaCreme, and Ruby Mimosa appear in <em>The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show</em>.
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Review: The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show at New York's Town Hall
Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme do the holiday time warp.
Marcel Spears stars in the New York premiere production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play <em>Fat Ham</em>, written by James Ijames, directed by Saheem Ali, and co-produced by National Black Theatre and the Public Theater.
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Pulitzer Winner Fat Ham Will Come to Broadway in Spring 2023
The James Ijames play will feature its original off-Broadway cast as it moves to 42nd Street.